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Milt Quackenbush
From: Gold Coast, Nerang Queensland
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Posted 26 May 2008 8:01 pm
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I've discovered there are a lot of steel players in Australia, apart from Lucky Oceans, Warren Neilsen, Kenny Kitchen and Michelle Rose, but I haven't had the chance to meet a lot of them yet. The first one I met when I moved over here was Wayne Appleby. He was playing steel for Jean Stafford at the Boyup Brook CM Festival, where I'd performed, singing and playing piano. I was really impressed. Like a bunch of steel players, he is based out of Brisbane. He plays a JCH 10x10 through Peavey. You ought to see the Anthony - Wayne Appleby Signature Model resonator guitar that's just come out too. Wow! You can check them out at
www.joyceramgatie-mycountrymusicspace.com/Silvertop
Then I met Ashley D'Silva. He came over to the house jamming a couple of times, and the cat is good. A great singer too, but unfortunately he moved to Melbourne soon after we met. I'm really looking forward to meeting more Aussie steel players.
Howdy to all my Steel mates. |
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Paddy Long
From: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 26 May 2008 8:06 pm
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Milt - I look forward to meeting up with you in Brisbane at the steel show, I'm coming over from NZ to perform again this year.
Yes there are some really great players in the land of OZ ! |
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Damien Odell
From: Springwood, New South Wales, Australia
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Posted 26 May 2008 8:10 pm
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Hi Milt,
I will meet you in Brisbane too, looking forward to it!!
There are hundreds of steel players out here, though you wouldn't really know it until you start asking around. I know of quite a few who don't get on the forum - but they're out there.
Damo |
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Milt Quackenbush
From: Gold Coast, Nerang Queensland
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Posted 26 May 2008 9:23 pm Brisbane
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Just want to let you know I won't be making it to Brisbane this year. My 3 weekly regular gigs fell through, so I'm looking for work. Had a 14 month run at the restaurant, until it was closed down recently due to a major gas leak in the kitchen. They're looking for a new place, so I'm hoping they find one soon.
Decided it was best to pull out now, then if a gig comes up, I won't have to worry about trying to juggle time off for the Brisbane show.
I'm disappointed, but that's show business.
Milton |
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Paddy Long
From: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 27 May 2008 5:58 pm
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Bad luck Milt, you will miss a great weekend -- Warren will take care of your quota of beer !! |
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Bill Dobkins
From: Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 27 May 2008 9:10 pm
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Being from down under, does Warren really play his steel upside down ????? just wondering. _________________ Custom Rittenberry SD10
Boss Katana 100 Amp
Positive Grid Spark amp
BJS Bars
Z~Legend Pro,Custom Tele
Honor our Vet's.
Now pass the gravy. |
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Milt Quackenbush
From: Gold Coast, Nerang Queensland
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Posted 28 May 2008 12:24 am
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I talked to Warren yesterday and he said he hasn't had a beer in 6 weeks, so you'll have to drink my quota. Sorry about that.
Milton |
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Milt Quackenbush
From: Gold Coast, Nerang Queensland
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Posted 28 May 2008 12:26 am
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Bill, Warren can play it upside down, sideways and backwards. No worries mate. |
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Ashley D\'Silva
From: Perth , Australia
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Posted 28 May 2008 3:18 am
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Hi Milt,
Sorry to hear of your loss with the gig in James Street. Trust something comes around real soon.
Glad to hear you are playing around with the PSG. I to am playing alot though really need to get together and Jam with other musos as I am getting stuck in a rut playing the same old riffs.
Looking forward to an opportunity to get over to Perth and jamming with you.
Regards and hang in there
Ashley |
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From: Prim, AR USA
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Posted 28 May 2008 3:23 am
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Hey Milt, Just wanted to say hi. Miss seeing you at Branson. In case you don't remember me I am the grandmother of the young steel player that Terry Bethel helped some, Austin Stewart. Hope you get a gig soon and all goes well with you and your family. Take care.
Donna |
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Jeremy Threlfall
From: now in Western Australia
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Posted 28 May 2008 5:24 pm
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Hey - Perth Dudes (Ashley, Milt)
I'm moving back over soon (from Tassie)
I got a job in the city and my immediate family are all there (and down the SW) so I am looking forward to it.
I hope to find a place to rent near the rail line between Perth and Freo (best of both worlds).
I'm hoping to geting some lessons (that'll be a confronting experience!) It'll be nice to get the opportunity at some stage to meet you guys - I'm looking forward to that too.
Good luck with the job hunt, Milt
JT |
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Milt Quackenbush
From: Gold Coast, Nerang Queensland
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Posted 29 May 2008 6:03 am
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Sure do miss our jamming Ashley. Hope you can make it over here soon to do some more. AND go get some good Indian food...lol |
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Milt Quackenbush
From: Gold Coast, Nerang Queensland
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Posted 29 May 2008 6:07 am
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Great hearing from you Donna, and yes, I do remember you. I hear Austin is really playing great. Bet you are the proud grandmother. Tell Jerry hi from me, and Austin too. Hope you are all fit and well, and dodging the storms. It's been a terrible year hasn't it? We see it on the news here all the time. Really heartbreaking.
Take care.
Milton. |
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Milt Quackenbush
From: Gold Coast, Nerang Queensland
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Posted 29 May 2008 6:10 am
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Jeremy, I'm looking forward to meeting you when you get back. Maybe we can do some jamming too. Get in touch with me when you get here. I'm in the phone book, and live in Dianella, Smith St.
Cheers.
Milton |
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Jeremy Threlfall
From: now in Western Australia
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Posted 29 May 2008 2:17 pm
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will do, Milt.
I'll be staying with my Dad in Carine when I get there. ETA 4 July at this stage. It might take a little while for me to find a place and settle in. I'll stay in touch and let you know how I'm going.
JT |
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From: Prim, AR USA
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Posted 31 May 2008 5:02 am
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Milt, Yes I am the PROUD grandma. Austin is doing good. We are going tonight to Ks. to hear him at the Middle Creek Oprey just south of Kansas City. They have him there every few months. He will be 14 in June.I will tell him and Jerry hello for you.
The storms are hitting all around us, but so far on our side of town we have gotten very little damage. Some from the hail, but nothing compared to others. Take care of your self.
Donna |
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